AMUSEMENTS.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 13908, 6 December 1910, Page 7

AMUSEMENTS.

H AWARD'S PICTURES. The innovation of changing the programme at His Majesty's Theatre on . Monday evening instead of Thursday, as heretofore, has proved very popular, the seating accommodation being taxed to its utmost capacity last night. The principal nlm was that entitled "'Uncle Tom's Cabin," giving a- very powerful and absorbing representation of H&rriot BeecTier Stowe's celebrated and well-known work. Tho picture was a triumph of cinematography, and was characterised by the splendid acting oi the principals. It was accompanied bj special vocal items. The solos were excellent sung by Miss Florence Hayward and Mr Itetals, who were supported by «, vorv efficient choir of trained voices. The rest of the programme comprised other very strong films of various subjects, chief among them being the Pathe Gazette twhich was noticeable for the magnificent view it gave of a monster air-ship), "Feeding Seals at Catalina Island" (showing tourists feeding seals), and "Launching the Olympic," depicting the launching of the Dreadnought of the Mercantilo Marine. A feature of the bill was the excellent comics. The same bill will be shown this evening. FULLER'S PICTURES. The principal attraction at the Colosciim last night, when there was a change of programme in connection with Fuller s Pictures, was the cinematograph reproduction of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Tho ealient point* in ; the story are excellently depicted, and 1 tbo whole of the events are worked out niost realistically. Tho scenes depicting Philae and the Balearic Islands, with the marvellous figures on the rock walls in tho former were deeply interesting. Another beautiful scenio series was "Tho Dart and Dartmoor," in which some of the mast charming bite of English rural scenery "were depicted. "A Summer Idyll" was & pretty love story, charmingly told and well acted throughout. The setting of this series was very good indeed, "The Stronger Set" was an excellent series of pictures, and the various characters wero well acted. "The Governess ,, was a pathetic story, and in "Feeding the Seals" a fine opportunity was afforded • of a close view of these animals. Tonight and to-morrow evening the samo bill will be repeated, and on Thursday there will be a mntinee of the pictures of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and a change of programme at night. OPERJTioUSE. Patrons of tho Opera House last evening had every reason to be satisfied with tho programme, which was submitted for their delectation. There" were some- really capital turns, and the items generally were of a very entertaining character. The minstrel show in the first part was a bright and lively affair, and gave the excuse for the introduction of some good songs and clever dances. "Will Winton, the McCorraack Duo, Tom Vivian, Jack Knowlee, Scot Gibson, Blanche Carelli, Vernon Mack., the Two Rosebuds, and ■ Jim Gaffnoy, contributed, and each was eminently- satisfactory. la the second part some little time was devoted to a biogmph film depicting the adventures of Johnny Vane, an Australian bushranger. The picture wae full of action, and its typical Australian setting gave it a pleasant touch of realism. The different incidents of the bushranger's progress were described by Mr Alfred Boothman. Farrell and Gaffney introduced an exceedingly clever sone and dance turn. They are both clever dancers, and one of fhe pair does a on<i-legged dance in a remarkably clever fashion. Another good turn was provided by the "Juggling Gazzes," who do some entertaining comedy stuff, r.jid are clever, ell-round jugglers. Miss Ruby Wallace, a young comedienne, was very successful in fter song and dance. The same programme, ■ will be given this evening. ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. To-morrow ovening a popular concert will be given by the Orchestral Society in the Theatre Royal, in aid of ' their Music Library Fund. An 'excel- ~ lent programme of orchestral numbers has been arranged, and Mrs Arthur -, Mead, and Mr E. A- Caerlyon-Bennet, of Napier, will be the vocalist. Hie plan of reserved seats is now open »t the Dresden. MUSICAL~UNION. _'.; . : The plan of reserved seats for ths~~ " final concert of the year of th* Musical Union at His Majesty , * Thee-' tra, on Tuesday next, will open «fc Milner and Thompson's on Thursday, at 3 p.m. "The Messiah" will.be given on the occasion, the soloists being" Mrs Gower Burns (soprano), Mre Fidgeon (contralto), and Messr* R. Vm- " . cent (tenor), and G. Maroh (bass). "THE MESSIAH." To-morrow evening, at St. , Church, Handel's oratorio, "The WW* siah," will be sung by the choir of th* church, Mr Arthur Lilly accompatty--ing on the organ. The soloists will be boys of tho choir, Mr R. Ashcroft and . . Mr W A. Carew. The offertory Will v be on behalf <jf the Organ Fund, - CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERTAF3SL. ; ;.-'■ The last concert of the year in connection with the Christchurch liieder- " tafel will be given in the roome of the"' Scottish Society on Friday evening, when it is expected that Mr A. Kaye, the president, will be present. BEEBEE BALLOONING COMPANY. An American organisation, which has been giving ballooning and parachute exhibitions in Wellington with considerable success, will give their first j exhibition here at tho Addington Show grounds on Saturday afternoon. Two : aeronauts, Messrs Selphe and Eastwood, aro attached to the company, and the former will make tho first parachute descent on Saturday. Mr Selphe, on this occasion, will make a triple parachute descent, which includes the use of three parachutes instead of one, an interval in the fall of opening each parachute taking place. The two balloons, which are of considerable size, are inflated by means of hot air, produced by a furnace carried by the company, and the inflation is carried out in view of the nudience, occupying about half an hour. The Stanmore Brass Band will play a programme of music, and thwe will be a special display of daylight fireworks, made for the company by the Imperial Fireworks Company of Japan.